Kurt,
Have you checked out the Triton MIR website? I'm sure you have, but there's a bunch of good stuff there. Specifically the entry on Florentina's Refrigerator? I remembered that one from a while back. That was the first restoration that made me think a non-wooden toe rail just might look decent.
BTW, your mods are looking good! I'm anxious to see the progress. Keep in mind, you may want to leave room for a double bunk conversion - so the crew dogs will be happy, of course!